Starting salaries for IT pros are expected to increase an average of 2.8 percent in 2007 over 2006, and more than 4 percent in high-demand areas, according to <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2034739,00.asp?kc=EWNAVEMNL102306EOAD">the 2007 IT Salary Guide</A> from Robert Half Technology, to be released Oct. 24.